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Employee Denied Leave For Period Pain At Mumbai Mental Health NGO, Internet Says "That's So Ironic"
- Monday December 15, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident sparked significant discussion online, with many people criticising the NGO's lack of empathy, especially given its stated mission of working for mental health.
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"Gen Z Is Straightforward": Delhi Employee's Blunt Leave Text Amid Toxic Air Goes Viral
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Gen Z employee's blunt leave message citing eye irritation from Delhi pollution went viral, sparking conversation on generational changes in workplace communication.
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www.ndtv.com
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Boss Shouts At Junior For Accidentally Revealing Tattoo, Questions Their 'Ethical Duties', Reddit Post Viral
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
During one of the audits, the employee said they forgot to wear the sleeve band and ended up showing the tattoo, which led to the toxic exchange.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Seeks Leave For Grandfather's Death, Manager's Cold Reply Sparks Outrage: "Be Active On WhatsApp"
- Sunday November 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The manager's reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to be constantly available, even during personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Everyone's Mother Dies": UCO Bank Official Accused Of "Inhuman" Behaviour In Viral Email
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The allegations against him reveal a pattern of denying staff leave during personal crises, including rejecting an employee's request for leave following his mother's death.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Manager Can Ruin Your Mental Health": Boss Asks Employee To Join Office Despite Family Crisis
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The post reflects a growing concern among young professionals about the lack of empathy in corporate environments, particularly when it comes to mental health and personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Nurse Wins Rs 30 Lakh After Indian Woman's 'Rude' Eye-Rolling Sparks Panic Attacks
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The situation escalated further in September 2024 when Ms Howieson was brought to tears at work, prompting her to have a meeting with the clinic owner, Dr Fary Johnson Vithayathil.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Rampant Favouritism": Reddit User Calls NRI Managers "Worse" Than Indian Bosses
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
According to the post, these managers tend to treat Indian team members as subordinates and reserve high-profile projects for a select few, leading to widespread demotivation.
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www.ndtv.com
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"School-Like Mentality": Employee Slams Indian Company's Rigid Time Policy
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has slammed the "school-like mentality" of Indian companies after receiving a message from his employer enforcing a strict 9:30 am reporting time.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Techie Claims Boss Denied WFH After His Father's Death, Sparks Outrage
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post sparked a strong reaction online, with many users expressing outrage over the workplace's lack of compassion.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Chest Heaviness, Anxiety": Indian Techie Forced To Work 20 Extra Unpaid Hours Weekly, Post Goes Viral
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The company requires the developer to dedicate an additional 20 hours per week to self-learning outside of regular working hours to be eligible for a promotion to tech lead.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee's Blunt Response After Boss Stops Him From Lunch Break:"Khaane Ke Liye Kama Raha Hoon"
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The employee's blunt response to the manager has resonated with many users, who praised his assertiveness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Goa Founder Praised Online For Firing Newly Hired Senior Employee Within A Week, Here's Why
- Friday July 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Goa-based founder is being praised online for swiftly firing a newly hired senior employee over their toxic behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Employee Says "Firangi" Boss Turned Toxic After "Open To Work" LinkedIn Update
- Thursday July 10, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
An Indian employee recently took to Reddit to share how a LinkedIn update ruined her relationship with her boss.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Denied Leave For Period Pain At Mumbai Mental Health NGO, Internet Says "That's So Ironic"
- Monday December 15, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident sparked significant discussion online, with many people criticising the NGO's lack of empathy, especially given its stated mission of working for mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Gen Z Is Straightforward": Delhi Employee's Blunt Leave Text Amid Toxic Air Goes Viral
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Gen Z employee's blunt leave message citing eye irritation from Delhi pollution went viral, sparking conversation on generational changes in workplace communication.
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www.ndtv.com
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Boss Shouts At Junior For Accidentally Revealing Tattoo, Questions Their 'Ethical Duties', Reddit Post Viral
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
During one of the audits, the employee said they forgot to wear the sleeve band and ended up showing the tattoo, which led to the toxic exchange.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Seeks Leave For Grandfather's Death, Manager's Cold Reply Sparks Outrage: "Be Active On WhatsApp"
- Sunday November 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The manager's reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to be constantly available, even during personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Everyone's Mother Dies": UCO Bank Official Accused Of "Inhuman" Behaviour In Viral Email
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The allegations against him reveal a pattern of denying staff leave during personal crises, including rejecting an employee's request for leave following his mother's death.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Manager Can Ruin Your Mental Health": Boss Asks Employee To Join Office Despite Family Crisis
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The post reflects a growing concern among young professionals about the lack of empathy in corporate environments, particularly when it comes to mental health and personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Nurse Wins Rs 30 Lakh After Indian Woman's 'Rude' Eye-Rolling Sparks Panic Attacks
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The situation escalated further in September 2024 when Ms Howieson was brought to tears at work, prompting her to have a meeting with the clinic owner, Dr Fary Johnson Vithayathil.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Rampant Favouritism": Reddit User Calls NRI Managers "Worse" Than Indian Bosses
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
According to the post, these managers tend to treat Indian team members as subordinates and reserve high-profile projects for a select few, leading to widespread demotivation.
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www.ndtv.com
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"School-Like Mentality": Employee Slams Indian Company's Rigid Time Policy
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has slammed the "school-like mentality" of Indian companies after receiving a message from his employer enforcing a strict 9:30 am reporting time.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Techie Claims Boss Denied WFH After His Father's Death, Sparks Outrage
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post sparked a strong reaction online, with many users expressing outrage over the workplace's lack of compassion.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Chest Heaviness, Anxiety": Indian Techie Forced To Work 20 Extra Unpaid Hours Weekly, Post Goes Viral
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The company requires the developer to dedicate an additional 20 hours per week to self-learning outside of regular working hours to be eligible for a promotion to tech lead.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee's Blunt Response After Boss Stops Him From Lunch Break:"Khaane Ke Liye Kama Raha Hoon"
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The employee's blunt response to the manager has resonated with many users, who praised his assertiveness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Goa Founder Praised Online For Firing Newly Hired Senior Employee Within A Week, Here's Why
- Friday July 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Goa-based founder is being praised online for swiftly firing a newly hired senior employee over their toxic behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Employee Says "Firangi" Boss Turned Toxic After "Open To Work" LinkedIn Update
- Thursday July 10, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
An Indian employee recently took to Reddit to share how a LinkedIn update ruined her relationship with her boss.
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www.ndtv.com